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While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke. As I return I will fetch off these justices. Shak.

a tedious ascent; the ascent of vapors from the earth. To him with swift ascent he up returned. Milton.

genus of trees of the Olive family, having opposite pinnate leaves, many of the species furnishing valuable timber, as the European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and the white ash (F. Americana). Prickly ash (Zanthoxylum Americanum) and Poison ash (Rhus venenata) are shrubs of different families, somewhat resembling the tr…

Specifically: The remains of the human body when burnt, or when "returned to dust" by natural decay. Their martyred blood and ashes sow. Milton. The coffins were broken open. The ashes were scattered to the winds. Macaulay.

To require, demand, claim, or expect, whether by way of remuneration or return, or as a matter of necessity; as, what price do you ask Ask me never so much dowry. Gen. xxxiv. 12. To whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. Luke xii. 48. An exigence of state asks a much longer time to conduct a desig…

To turn aside. [Poet.] O, how are they wrapped in with infamies That from their own misdeeds askance their eyes! Shak.

. "The aspect of affairs." Macaulay. The true aspect of a world lying in its rubbish. T. Burnet.

Roughness to the taste; sourness; tartness.

To spurn; to despise. [Obs.] Sir T. More.

rittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen.…

olor, produced when meat, bread, gum, sugar, starch, and the like, are roasted till they turn brown.

A contract or convention between Spain and other powers for furnishing negro slaves for the Spanish dominions in America, esp. the contract made with Great Britain in 1713.

make it a part of the substance of the assimilating body. Aliment easily assimilated or turned into blood. Arbuthnot.

To furnish with, or make up of, various sorts or a variety of goods; as, to assort a cargo.

To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. Bp. Burnet.

Paper impregnated with saltpeter. The fumes from the burning paper are often inhaled as an alleviative by asthmatics.

Not furnished with shields or beds for the spores, as the thallus of certain lichens.

A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat. Chambers.

Attesting; furnishing evidence.

To turn, or transfer homage and service, from one lord to another. This is the act of feudatories, vassals, or tenants, upon the alienation of the estate. Blackstone.